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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Texas Avenue School

2523 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401Atlantic City School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Non-Charter
498
Students
Total enrolled
$33,770
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 135% vs nat'l
11.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 29% vs nat'l
30/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 40% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 498 students in grades KG–08 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
135% above average funding
District spends $33,770 per pupil, 135% more than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 30th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Texas Avenue School is a mid-sized elementary in Atlantic City, New Jersey, serving grades KG–08 with 498 students. The district invests $33,770 per student — 135% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 30/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Texas Avenue School

498
Total Students
11.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
96%
Free Lunch
45
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution257 male · 241 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility96%
National avg 52% · 476 students
Student Composition
24%
70%
Asian24%
Hispanic / Latino70%
Black5%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 340096000018

Academic Outcomes at Texas Avenue School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
30
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 30th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 2th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 08401

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$33,770Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$33,770
State avg
$47,079
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$14,859
Student Support$6,416
Administration$4,052
Operations$5,065
Other$3,377
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $33,770 spent per student, an estimated $14,960 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
38%
State government
53.8%
Local (property tax)
37.5%
Federal programs
8.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $33,770/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (30/100) — national median is 50
  • 96% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sovereign Avenue SchoolRichmond Avenue SchoolNew York Avenue SchoolUptown School Complex
+4 more
↓
High School
Atlantic City High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyAtlantic County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAtlantic City School District →
Phone: (609)343-7350
NCES ID: 340096000018
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Atlantic City seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
Atlantic City High School
1,764 students · 09–12
● 30 opp81% FRL
Elem
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698 students · PK–08
● 30 opp91% FRL
Elem
Richmond Avenue School
588 students · PK–08
● 30 opp87% FRL
Elem
New York Avenue School
571 students · PK–08
● 30 opp93% FRL
Elem
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556 students · PK–08
● 30 opp93% FRL
Elem
Pennsylvania Ave School
531 students · PK–08
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Elem
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516 students · PK–08
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Elem
Brighton Avenue School
290 students · PK–05
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District School Rankings
Location
2523 Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.